Documenting YOUR Story.

I see the world in pictures, almost always have. Im constantly cropping frames in my head I want to freeze, holding onto a precious minute, searing it into my mind so I just won’t forget the moment as its passing before me...We remember the big stuff from our lives- heartache, events, trips, milestones, LOVE, but there are those little details that will eventually slip through the cracks of our consciousness… 

Like many Mama’s, I am no different… Im a Camera Happy helicopter parent, capturing everything from those first wrinkled toes to the snot bubbles to the belly laughs… The milestones and every second I can in between…. I don’t want to forget the bitty details, the way I felt when I just watched my children… Im doing this, we are doing this—- Raising little Humans.

I have been playing with cameras for the last 15 years, going digital back in 2013. I have learned so much along the way- How I photograph, my unique groove- How to make my clients feel at ease, how to just be a friend that tags along on a “family date.” How I love to edit, a bit filmy… And how a Black and White image tells me a story sometimes I don’t see in Color. Finding a rhythm to tell YOUR story in a way that you can look back and think “This is US! Just as we are….” The feeling and warmth of the moment, Documented.

Many Years back I said Farewell to the “Photog Bizz” to dive into being a Full Time Homeschooling mama… Moving around the World with my Sailor Hubby, from Japan to Sicily. But as my children are growing older, I find I am re-discovering who I am without 4 babies anymore, now growing children who’s lives are taking on more outside interests in paths- As I take note from them, following their passions without fear, Im dipping my toes back in- So Im starting from the bottom, yet again, but its wildly exciting! (And scary as Hell!) I hope you join me <3

Let’s create a memory to savor for a lifetime….

What to expect??

My photography style is very laid back. I want to capture YOU. Your life as it is, the real, the everyday norm, the honest. I will encourage connection, and give direction when needed, but allow you to just BE. I will work with you to choose a location of happiness, whether that be your home, on a mountain top, or by the ocean- your kitchen, backyard or playground around the corner. People show their souls when they feel like themselves, in a place they are inspired and comforted by.

I LOVE photographing kids… Im a Mama of 4, ranging from elementary age to now adult, and have worked with children in DayCares to School Room classes, even some with Special Needs… They always warm up to me and my big-ol camera during the shoot, but if they are shy at first I welcome it… Just cuddle into mama, or hide behind that tree, let them come around when comfortable and ready… I take my time and dont expect anything from your children at all… Let the kids be… I love to get in and splash in the waves with them, or draw in the sand. Chase them around a skatepark while they show me their favorite trick, or find clouds shaped like dinosaurs in the sunsetting sky. This is where we find honest reaction, this is where their soul shines. You deserve photos of you and your loved ones that are organically authentic… Im sure we can make it happen!

My style has changed so very much since the last time I offered photography… Gone are my days of staged sessions… It wasn’t true to me. Lifestyle/ Documentary Photography is where I have found my path…

I would love to meet with you, grab some coffee or have a playground date, and discuss your ideas! To make these photos more then something to hang on the wall, to create a Memory.